Chris and Freddie Gordon combined for a treble at Haydock on Betfair Chase Day

Freddie Gordon wasn't allowed to utilise his 3 lb claim in the opening Betfair Supports Safer Gambling Week Newton Novices' Hurdle given the value of the Grade 2 contest but that didn't prevent owner Dan Dennis or trainer and father, Chris, giving the youngster the leg-up aboard Diamond Hunter.

Diamond Hunter, an easy winner of a Plumpton novice on his Rules debut, was always prominent and had to knuckle down to see off the sustained challenge of Masked Man in order to collect at odds of 12/1 to the delight of his jockey who had won on his only other course ride.

The day was to get better yet as David's Well (11/4) made it a quickfire double in the Bet At Your Best With Betfair Handicap Chase despite concerns as to whether enough rain had fallen.

David's Well had won both starts last season, his first over fences, and proved himself fit and ready for the big day on his first run in eleven months, again racing prominently and keeping on well in the long, home straight.

Freddie lost his unbeaten course record when Andashan could 'only' finish second in the Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap Hurdle but time may well tell that he faced an impossible task against the runaway winner, Kabral Du Mathan.

The best was still to come though as father and son scooped the feature handicap of the day, the Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle with Electric Mason (17/2).

Runner-up to race favourite Ma Shantou at Cheltenham last time, Electric Mason comfortably reversed that form under another prominent ride but the premier handicap lived up to its billing with an enthralling finish.

Phantomofthepoints momentarily looked to have stolen the race when quickening from the front but his advantage was gradually clawed back by Electric Mason who appeared to have the legs of his rivals.

Hartington appeared to have run his race but Sean Bowen had other ideas and conjured one last effort from the Carlisle winner who just ran out of room, finishing a neck down to the delight of the Gordon family.

Speaking after bringing up his treble, Chris Gordon said: “It’s a real red-letter day and I’d love to thank my team at home, led by Jeremy Mahot. To come up here on a Saturday and do that – it’s just such a shame Dan Skelton turned up for the other race! It’s a special day.

“Electric Mason is very gutsy and very genuine. For Fredde, my son, it’s very special to have him riding and that was the last winner to ride out his claim. He will probably go and eat 3lb of food tonight to make up for it! Freddie didn’t want to know horses for a big part of his life and didn’t really start until he was 13 or 14 but has taken to it really well.

“To come today with fantastic prize money, to have a treble and a second is a real red-letter day. It’s a shame Jenny, Freddie’s mum and my wife, is not here but she will be sitting at home and crying, I’m sure.”

Freddie added: "We've had an unbelievable day. It's surreal, I came here with three [winners] left in my claim and rode it out in a day which big Saturday meetings, you wouldn't think that would you?

"My old man has done a brilliant job with these horses, he's trained them to perfection for the day - a brilliant day for the team. It's a day I'll never forget."

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